Nepal, July 20 -- The CPN-UML has decided to keep former President Bidya Devi Bhandari's party membership issue on hold, citing the need for broader discussion on the implications of allowing individuals who have held the country's highest constitutional positions to return to active party politics.

Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, UML Publicity Department Head Rajendra Gautam clarified that no decision has been taken regarding Bhandari's membership renewal, despite the issue being raised during the party's two-day Politburo meeting.

"Since Articles 8 and 9 of the party statute require careful deliberation on matters related to the dignity of the presidency and the broader political implications, the issue has been kept pendi...